Discover the living history of salt in Gerri
Can you imagine a building that has served as a school, theatre, barracks and the heart of the salt industry in Pallars Sobirà? Step into the Museu de Gerri de la Sal and experience first-hand the unique legacy of a building declared a Cultural Asset of National Interest. A visit that connects you with the memory, culture and essence of a land shaped by salt.
Come and discover the treasure of salt!
Step into the Casa de la Sal and enjoy a unique experience among history, culture and living heritage. Visit the Museu de Gerri de la Sal and let yourself be surprised by a past that still echoes within its walls. We look forward to welcoming you!
Casa de la Sal: a unique building in the heart of Pallars Sobirà
Casa de la Sal, also known as the Royal Alfolí, is the former salt storehouse and the current home of the Museu de Gerri de la Sal. It is the most emblematic non-religious building in the whole of Pallars Sobirà. Located in the highest part of the historic centre of Gerri, in Mercadal Square, the building consists of three floors of 640 m² each and an attic space, the result of an extension carried out in the 18th century.
A place with many lives
Over the centuries, the building has been closely linked to the production and trade of salt, although it has served many different purposes. Beyond the storage, drying, packaging and distribution of salt, the second floor had a more social and cultural role: it housed a theatre, two schools (one for boys and one for girls) and the teachers’ quarters. During the Spanish Civil War (1936-1938), the site was turned into military barracks, before returning to its original function as a warehouse until its definitive closure in 1985.
The Museu de Gerri de la Sal: preserving the memory of salt-making
Today, the building is home to the Museu de Gerri de la Sal, a cultural institution committed to preserving and sharing the municipality’s salt-making heritage. The museum’s mission is to conserve, interpret and share this legacy in an innovative and participatory way. It also promotes high-quality activities focused on education and on highlighting the cultural values of Gerri and Pallars Sobirà.
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The Government of Catalonia declares the Alfolí building a Cultural Asset of National Interest in the category of historical monument.